FAQ

What is an affidavit?
An affidavit is a statement of a person made under oath attesting that
the contents of the statement are, to the best of the signing party's knowledge,
true.

When are affidavits used?
Affidavits are used in almost every conceivable situation, from proving
a will to taking a witness to an accident's statement regarding what he
or she saw.

Who must sign an affidavit form?
The party making the statement must of course sign the statement under
oath. It is also signed by a notary or some other judicial officer
that can administer oaths, to the effect that the person signing the affidavit
was under oath when doing so.

How are affidavits used?
These documents carry great weight in Courts to the extent that judges
frequently accept an affidavit instead of the testimony of the witness.